Assistant Manager – 3AA Rosette Destination Restaurant
Woodbridge, Suffolk
£35,000–£40,000 Base Salary + Tronc
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Manager to join a 3AA Rosette destination restaurant in the Suffolk countryside.
Led by a highly regarded Chef Patron, this nationally acclaimed restaurant has built a formidable reputation for its bold Mediterranean-influenced cooking, extensive wine programme and vibrant, high-energy service style. Regularly recognised within leading restaurant guides and industry awards, the venue attracts destination diners from across the country and operates to an elite standard.
This is not a typical pub management role — it is a position within a serious, quality-driven restaurant where standards are high, service is energetic, and personality matters as much as professionalism.
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The Role
As Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in the daily leadership of the restaurant, working closely with senior management to deliver exceptional service across a busy, high-performing operation.
You will:
* Lead and inspire the front-of-house team during busy services
* Ensure a seamless guest experience from arrival through to departure
* Maintain the service standards expected within a 3AA Rosette restaurant environment
* Support recruitment, training and development of the team
* Assist with rota planning, stock management and operational organisation
* Handle guest feedback confidently and professionally
* Support the delivery of private dining and special events
This is a hands-on leadership role on the floor, ideal for someone who thrives in a vibrant, destination-led restaurant environment.
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About You
* Experience in a supervisory or Assistant Manager role within quality hospitality
* Strong leadership and people-management skills
* Good knowledge of food, wine and restaurant service
* Calm under pressure and confident leading from the front
* Commercial awareness and understanding of hospitality operations
* Passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences
Experience within a Rosette-level or award-recognised restaurant environment would be advantageous.
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The Package
* £35,000–£40,000 base salary depending on experience
* Tronc share historically exceeding £8,000 per annum
* Opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most highly regarded restaurant teams
* Ongoing training and development
* Staff dining benefits
* Genuine long-term career progression within a highly respected operation
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Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally recognised, award-winning restaurant, working alongside an experienced team in a fast-paced, high-standard dining environment.
If you are an ambitious hospitality professional looking to develop your career within a serious, owner-led restaurant, we would love to hear from you.